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5 Best Hakuba Onsen – Luxury Hot Springs

After a long day on Hakuba’s powdery slopes or a vigorous hike, there’s no better way to relax than soaking in a refreshing Hakuba onsen. Japanese onsen are a unique cultural experience everyone should enjoy while visiting the Hakuba Valley.  Many of the hot springs in the Hakuba Valley have outdoor baths with panoramic views of the Japanese Alps. Magical views …

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7 Things to Know Before Booking a Hakuba Backcountry Tour

Japan is a powder frontier. Everyone dreams of experiencing japan’s legendary ultralight dry snow. Light, fluffy flakes billow around you as you bound down pristine fields. It’s a backcountry skiers’ paradise, and Hakuba is ground zero for some of the best backcountry tours in the world. On a Hakuba Backcountry Tour, you will experience the very best powder skiing in the Japan Alps. …

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Things to Do Around Hakuba – Activities & Day Trips (2022/2023)

There is more to Hakuba than just world-renowned powder snow and some of the best backcountry skiing in Japan. While slashing pow and shredding the ski slopes may be the best way to spend your time in the Hakuba Valley, there are days when you just want to leave your pow skis in the rack. Not to fear, there are …

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Hakuba lift tickets 2022/2023

The Hakuba Valley, just 3 hours west of Tokyo, is a renowned destination for skiers worldwide. With 9 resorts and over 200 runs available, there’s something here for everyone – no matter your skill level! Hakuba sits 250k west of Tokyo in the heart of the Japanese Alps, offering easy access from both Haneda and Narita airports in Tokyo. Take …

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The 7 Best Ski Resorts in Japan

Photo Credit: James Robb Japan is one of the world’s most epic powder destinations. But, few people know that Japan has the most ski resorts per capita. For a country as populated as Japan, that’s really saying something. Choosing the best ski resorts in Japan from the lot was not an easy task. Japan has hosted 2 winter Olympics and …